1 (a any logical method e.g.

extension is 2 cm for 8 N or 1 cm for 4 N C1

final extension is 3 cm C1
need 12 N to extend to 6 cm A1

(b) (i) shown on diagram:

distance from pivot to F OR value of weights OR dist from weights to pivot B1

(ii) force/weight of load × distance from pivot to force

(accept symbols if clear) B1

[Total: 5]

2 any closed triangle or parallelogram C1

forces in correct directions relative to each other C1
correct resultant indicated C1
resultant 7.7 N to 8.1 N A1 4
scale stated B1
resultant vertically upwards B1 2
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3 (a limit of proportionality (allow elastic limit) B1 [1]

(b) force is proportional to extension or in terms of doubling B1 [1]

(c) (up to Q extension proportional to force applied)

Q to R extension/unit force more however expressed B1 [1]

(d) k = force/extension or 8/2 or other correct ratio C1

= 4.0 N/mm A1 [2]

[Total: 5]

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4 (a) in a straight line or (vector) has direction B1 1

(b) f = ma or f = 3.0 x 2.0 C1

= 6(.0) N A1 2

(c) P = F/a or P = 120/0.05 C1

= 2400 N/m2 (or Pa) A1 2
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5 (a) upwards force = downwards force or no resultant force B1

opposing moments equal or A.C.M. = C. M. B1 [2]

(b) 30 x spring balance reading = 40 x 6.0 or equivalent C1

spring balance reading = 8.0 N A1 [2]

(c) 0.5 N B1
downwards B1 [2]
Total [6]

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6 (a (i) Extension proportional to load however expressed B1
(ii) Any relevant arithmetic to show direct proportion (or B1 2
straight line graph with values)
(b) (i) Work done = force x distance / 400 x 0.210 C1
84.0 J A1
(ii) (total) work/time or (24 x) 84/60 (apply e.c.f from (i) ) C1
33.6 W A1 4
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 7 (a) (i) force of gravity acts on masses/weight of masses B1
(ii) vector has direction/force has direction B1 2

(b) (i) spring 1 (more difficult) M1

any correct relevant pair of values A1
(ii) P marked at extension 25 mm to 28 mm A1
explanation in terms of end of proportionality B1
(iii) each graph read at 15 N, approx. 25 mm, 19 mm C1
difference correct, 6 mm +/- 1 mm A1 6
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8 (a) attempt to use triangle or parallelogram of forces M1

stated scale used A1
950 N and 1220 N in correct relative directions C1
correct resultant drawn in C1
weight = 1785 N [limits 1700 N to 1850 N] A1 5

(b) (i) work = force x distance or 1500 x 3.0 C1

work = 4500 J A1
(ii) power = work/time or 4500/2.5 C1
power = 1800 W A1 4
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